Spelling tricky words like ‘love’ and ‘once’

Spelling tricky words

Some words can be more difficult to learn to spell than others.

It is important to practise reading and spelling these tricky words so you get them right.

Watch this Teacher Talk to practise some of these tricky words with Mr McPartlin. Listen carefully and join in!

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Can you remember all these tricky spellings?

Remember Mr McPartlin's advice – when you are learning a new spelling:

Do you know the difference between ‘one’ and ‘once’?

One is a number. We use it to count objects. For example:

I have one pencil.

Once means ‘one time’. We use it to describe how many times an event has or will happen. For example:

I’ve been swimming once.

Write a sentence of your own using the word ‘one’.

Now write a sentence using the word ‘once’.

Pay close attention to your spelling!

Choose the correct tricky words to complete the sentences.

Read the sentences below then choose the correct spelling of the tricky word.

Write out the sentences with the correct spelling.

1. He will (luv / love) that teddy bear.

2. I only need (one / wone) banana.

3. I’ve already called you (wonce / once) today!

4. She will (bee / be) here soon.

5. I think (your / ure) bag is here.

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